Trumatech's CEO Peter Cennamo discusses wind, solar and biomass renewable energy sources

April 21, 2010 - PRLog -- (Houston,TX) Wind is a form of solar energy that is caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth's surface, and rotation of the earth. Renewable energy from wind is generated by wind turbines.The rotor harnesses the wind's energy; the generator converts that energy into electricity; and the tower supports the whole apparatus.

Solar energy is generated by Photovoltaic (PV) technologies that convert sunlight directly into electricity. When light enters the cell, some of the photons from the light are absorbed by the semiconductor atoms, freeing electrons from the cell’s negative layer to flow through an external circuit and back into the positive layer. This flow of electrons produces electric current.

In a solar hot water system, the sun heats antifreeze liquid, and the heat is transferred by way of a heat exchanger to the domestic hot water supply.Hydropower systems use the kinetic energy in flowing water to produce electricity or mechanical energy. Hydropower is currently the largest source of renewable power, generating nearly 10% of the electricity used in the United States.

Biomass is organic matter that can be used to provide heat, make fuels, and generate electricity. Wood is the most common type of organic matter used to generate bioenergy, but other types of biomass such as plants, residue from agriculture or forestry, and the organic component of municipal and industrial wastes can be used as fuel. Fuel cells convert chemical energy directly into electricity and heat.

"Renewable energy sources have several common advantages. They are locally available resources that do not need to be imported from other regions of the country or across the world, and they are a clean energy source because they produce virtually no harmful air or water pollution," said Peter Cennamo, CEO of Trumatech.

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About Trumatech
Trumatech is a developer and marketer of high quality energy efficient environmental technology, from energy management controls for freeze protection and temperature management applications to pressurization systems for satellite and microwave transmission lines. The alternative energy methods of production include waste to energy, farming of green algae and bio-mass and bio-fuels production. Trumatech has over 15 years of experience.Trumatech is located in Houston, Texas.